Non-standard team building: how to host a quiz, a movie screening, or a dinner party for colleagues at the hotel
Investing in a team's leisure time is a contribution to its effectiveness. Properly organized team recreation can reduce the toxicity in communication, accelerate the solution of non-standard tasks and create the very atmosphere where breakthrough ideas are born. Let's look at examples of how to hold such an event with maximum impact.
Non-standard team vacations in hotels — a new classic of corporate vacations
Corporate parties were once associated with noisy banquets, and the concept of "team building" was not often used at all. Today, the approach to bringing together work teams and their leisure is changing. Companies are choosing more meaningful team recreation formats that really help colleagues get to know each other better and become a real team.
Corporate parties in hotels are becoming a new classic. All the details have already been thought out here: a comfortable space, professional service, and an atmosphere where you can focus not on organizational details, but on the main thing — people and emotions.
Which formats of team holidays in hotels are currently popular
Teams from different companies choose formats to suit their character. Some gather at gaming tables, others at cooking classes or under the light of a projector in a cozy cinema hall. The popular formats of team recreation in hotels have one thing in common — they create a space for communication without formalities and tension. Each participant can prove himself and feel the team spirit.
Let's talk about the most common options in a little more detail, and you choose the one that is closer to the spirit of your company.
Quiz in the hotel conference room: test your erudition and sense of humor
A spacious meeting room in a stylish modern hotel is perfect for this format. Minimalistic interiors, the ability to use space in different ways, and technical equipment will help keep the game at a high level. And after it's over, the team can immediately continue chatting in the hotel bar or restaurant without losing their mood.
The first step in organizing such an event is to think through the idea and scenario. Identify topics (from general ones like movies and music to internal corporate jokes), prepare questions of varying complexity and do not forget about the props: cards, flipcharts or tablets for answers. It is important that the rules are clear and the tasks are interactive. Let the participants not just answer, but come up with funny solutions, improvise and laugh together.
Tips for solving organizational issues:
- Consider the size of the team and the number of gaming tables. It is important that it is convenient for everyone to participate.
- Think over the schedule. Alternate between intellectual and funny tasks to keep the momentum going.
- Test the technique in advance. Check the projector, tablets, and sound so that nothing distracts the participants during the game.
- Prepare small rewards. They should motivate, but not turn the quiz into a competition with unnecessary stress.
A quiz at the hotel is a great option when you want to combine intellectual entertainment with a comfortable and thoughtful infrastructure. The conference rooms at the Novotel Vladivostok are ideal for this format. Interior design, combining the original concept of loft style and modern eco-friendly materials, conference rooms for 50-300 people, Japanese cuisine restaurant "Gorodovoy". All this helps to make the hotel quiz not only fun, but also an aesthetically pleasing pastime.
Hotel film screening: organize your own film festival
The film screening for the team can be quiet and intimate, or turn into a real mini-festival with a premiere. Choose films that will be interesting to the team, and think over interactive elements: discussions, story quizzes, or voting for favorite scenes. Such a team vacation will help colleagues relax, discuss common impressions and get to know each other better outside the work framework.
Organization Tips:
- Check the equipment in advance. The projector, sound, and dimming should work smoothly so as not to destroy the atmosphere.
- Provide comfortable seats for all participants. Take into account the number of people and the visibility of the screen.
- Think over the entourage. Prepare pillows, blankets, light snacks and drinks — this will create a special comfort if the film screening is on camera.
- Plan pauses for discussions. Let the movie become an occasion for communication, and not just an item on the to-do list for the evening.
The most important thing is to choose a suitable location. Many hotels have banquet halls with projection equipment and blackout. In the Swissotel brand hotels of the Accor group, you can find stylish rooms with a special atmosphere that turns an ordinary viewing experience into an exclusive event. After the screening, invite the team to continue the event in the lounge area or restaurant, consolidate their impressions and create new shared memories.
The film screening at Swissotel Resort Sochi Camellia can be particularly outstanding. This resort has a spacious 292 m2 hall, which is easily zoned using partitions, as well as two conference rooms, all equipped with modern event solutions. Organize your own film festival in Sochi instead of Kinotavr. Decorate the hall with themed decorations, distribute scheduled programs, and create a photo zone with a red carpet. This way, all participants will feel like they have come to a cultural event and will feel like real stars.
Gastroroujin in the hotel restaurant: join hands on a cooking class
Gastroujin is a full—fledged culinary event where the team cooks under the guidance of a chef. This format requires a professionally equipped kitchen, a thoughtful menu, and the participation of a talented mentor who can combine learning with entertainment. Colleagues can simply have dinner or get involved in the process of creating dishes, gain new culinary skills, and then enjoy the results as a team.
How to organize such an event at the hotel:
- Specify the level of the team's culinary skills. Choose dishes that even beginners can do, but with an element of creativity.
- Discuss the menu in advance. Find out if any of the participants are allergic to any foods.
- Assign zones and tools. Make sure that everyone works comfortably and safely.
- Think over the stages of the master class. It is better to follow a proven pattern: chef's demonstration → team practice → joint tasting.
- Make the process interactive. Prepare mini-contests, team tasks, and a discussion of tastes and techniques.
For a team holiday in this format, not just a restaurant is required, but a professionally equipped kitchen and the participation of the chef. A great hotel for food lovers in the Accor chain — Arthurs SPA Hotel by Mercure (Moscow region). Here, privacy and nature are combined with the comfort of a business infrastructure. The hotel has conference rooms, banquet facilities, and restaurants.
If you are interested in the center of Moscow, then the Shagal restaurant in the Mövenpick Moscow Taganskaya hotel can accommodate up to 60 guests at closing for a gastronomic dinner with the participation of the chef. It can be arranged either after a business event in a nearby conference room, or instead of it.
Combined format: when you don't want to stop at one thing
The 3-in-1 format is perfect for teams who want to get the most out of their emotions. The event begins with a short gastronomic master class in the hotel restaurant, where participants learn how to cook simple but spectacular dishes. Then the team sits down for a joint dinner to exchange impressions of the process. For dessert, there is a themed quiz with questions about cooking, and the evening ends with watching a movie.
The 3-in-1 format combines several activities, so planning is especially important. We recommend following these recommendations:
- Make a detailed schedule. Consider the transitions between entertainment.
- Arrange with the chef and the quiz presenter in advance. Agree on the script and the duration.
- Think about the end of the evening. A small buffet, drinks at the hotel bar or a summary helps to consolidate the impressions.
Output
Non-standard team holidays at the hotel are a modern way to unite a team through joint impressions, emotions and creativity. A quiz, a film screening, and a guest dinner allow participants to express themselves, relax, and get to know their colleagues better outside the workplace. Combined solutions make events even more lively and memorable.
By choosing corporate parties at the hotel, companies receive ready-made infrastructure, professional service, and the opportunity to focus on communication and team spirit. And also — do not limit yourself to one format and continue the fun in a bar or restaurant.
You can book a hotel for a team holiday on the Accor website. Select the appropriate location in the desired city and contact the administration.
